Ascension recently suffered a cyberattack resulting in the exposure of 5.6 million patients’ personal and health information. The health system is offering affected individuals credit monitoring and identity protection services for free. While there is no evidence of data theft from Ascension’s EHR or clinical systems, the attack had significant impacts on patient safety, operational efficiency, and finances. The ransomware group Black Basta claimed responsibility for the attack, impacting over 500 organizations globally. Healthcare cyberattacks are likely to continue due to the sensitive data held by organizations. Investing in securing IT systems is crucial to prevent such incidents in the future.
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5.6 Million Patients’ Data Stolen During Ascension’s Ransomware Attack Earlier This Year
